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Forgotten Thrills of Vintage Carnivals
A crossword exploring the bygone amusements and attractions that once thrilled carnival crowds but have since faded into history.
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Across
  • 1. Classic merry-go-round often replaced by modern rides
  • 2. Mechanical animal ride for kids, now rare
  • 4. Manual dunk tank attraction of the past
  • 6. Classic drop ride that disappeared over decades
  • 10. Traditional skill game losing popularity at carnivals
  • 12. Old theatre attraction with sudden surprises
  • 14. Gold-themed coin tossing game from the 1900s
Down
  • 3. A scenic railway ride popular in early carnivals
  • 5. Bouncing seat ride named after a nursery rhyme character
  • 7. Miniature horse-drawn ride once seen at fairs
  • 8. Old style ride using compressed air technology
  • 9. Arcade attraction featuring mechanical lizards
  • 11. Steam-powered carousel horses no longer used
  • 13. Early mechanical menacing robot exhibit
  • 15. Spinning ride that was a carnival staple but vanished
  • 16. Pre-film animation device seen at old shows
  • 17. Whimsical dancing platform ride, now obsolete

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